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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular object with wavy edges and white trim. The object features pink, purple, and white flowers with green stems and leaves. A black and yellow butterfly is present. Attached to the object is a blue metal loop with a blue knot. Two sets of long, thin strings are hanging. The strings on the left are green and blue; the strings on the right are pink. The background is light gray. The title of the image is "Mirror" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Glass, silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
421 × 624 px
Museum record:
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